Social media is full of creators ready to show you how to make just about any cuisine you desire. Mexican food is no exception, and we've rounded up some great cooks who have shared their own versions of traditional Mexican recipes — all without meat.
Tortilla Soup
To start, this classic, comforting soup comes from Ashley Hankins (@eatfigsnotpigs). She creates a soup base with roasted vegetables, adds vegan chicken to make it hearty, and tops it with tortilla strips and all the fixings that make this easy soup look impressive. See the TikTok below and find the full recipe here.
@eat_figs_not_pigs Vegan Tortilla Soup so cozy, you'll wanna dive right in 🥣🏊🏻♀️ #VeganSoup #TortillaSoup #ColdDays #BelowZero #PlantBased #VegansOfTikTok #VeganFood ♬ Up - Cardi B
Taquitos
Crunchy fried tortillas stuffed with potato and chorizo make these taquitos a great shared appetizer or a whole meal to yourself. Denise (@masbydenise) breaks down the recipe for us, with measurements, in her TikTok below. She tops the crunchy stuffed tortillas with a homemade guacamole salsa and, of course, some vegan queso.
@masbydenise Potato chorizo taquitos #LearnOnTikTok #TikTokPartner #veganrecipes #mexicanfood #easyrecipe ♬ original sound - La.spooky
Ceviche Tostadas
This light and refreshing veggie-based ceviche is a great healthy snack on a hot day. It comes from Alejandra of Piloncillo & Vainilla (Brown Sugar and Vanilla). Watch her Instagram Reel below to see how she transforms a mixture of quinoa and veggies, including cauliflower and carrots, into fish-less ceviche. You can find the full recipe here.
Enchiladas Verdes
Dora (@dorastable) is known on TikTok for sharing delicious authentic Mexican recipes without meat. She makes these enchiladas with green sauce look pretty easy. The tortillas are filled with a mixture of beans, corn, and onions before being smothered with the sauce. You can always add some cheese to the inside, too.
@dorastable I'm officially on vacation so I will be reposting my vegan enchilada series #veganmexican #veganenchiladas ♬ Say So (Instrumental Version) [Originally Performed by Doja Cat] - Elliot Van Coup
Tofu Asado
Pollo asado is a classic grilled chicken dish known for its savory spices. This tofu version from Viva Verduras (@vivaverduras) on Instagram brings all the flavor without the meat. The tofu is put in the freezer twice to give it more texture, and the rich marinade really brings in all of the chipotle flavor of a great asado.
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